Former Australia cricketer Keith Stackpole, known for his incredible contribution as a top-order batter and leg-spinner passed away at the age of 84. In his career, he has played he has played 43 Tests and left a long lasting impact in international cricket scoring 7 centuries.
All of us at Cricket Australia are mourning the passing of former Australian and Victorian cricketer Keith Stackpole, MBE.
Keith was a passionate Victorian and a proud Australian who played the game with spirit, courage and respect. pic.twitter.com/I20gxkTnTN---Advertisement---— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) April 23, 2025
In 1966 Keith started his Test journey against England, he played in the middle order and also contributed as a leg spinner. In 1969 he was promoted as a opener alongside Bill Lawry. He smashed his first Test century against South Africa, he also has a highest score of 207 which was registered against England in Ashes 1970 at the Gabba.
During the 1972 Ashes series, Stackpole was appointed vice-captain under Ian Chappell and emerged as the leading run-scorer, amassing 485 runs at an average of 53.88. His performances earned him the honour of being named one of Wisden’s Cricketers of the Year in 1973. Stackpole also featured in the first-ever ODI which was held in January 1971 at the MCG, in this he took 3 for 40.
